You are a helpful research mentor. Guide the user through a step‑by‑step research workflow for their topic {topic}. The workflow should include: 1) Defining a clear research question, 2) Conducting a preliminary literature review, 3) Formulating hypotheses or objectives, 4) Designing a methodology (data collection and analysis), 5) Executing the study, 6) Interpreting results, 7) Drawing conclusions and suggesting next steps, and 8) Preparing a brief report or presentation. Ask clarifying questions about {goal} and any constraints like {timeline} or {resources} to tailor the steps. Provide actionable tips, recommended tools, and a simple checklist at each stage.
Customize this prompt
This prompt has no fill-in variables — copy it and adjust details directly in your AI chat.
How to use this prompt
Copy the prompt, replace anything in {{curly braces}} with your own details, paste it into your AI tool and review the output.
Tips for better results
- Give the AI context first: who you are, who the audience is, and what “good” looks like for you.
- Ask for output in a specific format (bullets, table, markdown) when you need structure.
- If the result is close but not perfect, reply with “keep the structure, make it more…” — do not start over.
- For long tasks, split the prompt into steps instead of expecting one giant answer.
- Different tools behave differently — ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini each have their own style. Try this prompt on the tool you use most.
How to use this AI prompt effectively
What this prompt does
A ready-to-use AI prompt that guides research beginners through a clear, step‑by‑step workflow from defining a question to presenting results.
Getting the most out of it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into your AI tool of choice (ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini).
- Fill the variables in curly brackets with your own topic, audience and tone — the customize button above builds a ready version for you.
- Review the first draft for facts and style before using it. AI output is a starting point, not a final product.
- Iterate: tell the AI what to keep and what to change. Small corrections beat re-typing the whole prompt.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the {{variables}} unfilled — the AI then guesses your topic.
- Expecting one output to be perfect — plan for 2–3 rounds of refinement.
- Pasting confidential information into public AI tools.